Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Differential Case Disassemble
Special Tools
- 6-9607346 Sensor Ring Gear Puller
- J-810704 Steering Column Center Bar Puller
- J-810721 Axle Shaft Seal Remover Support Base
- R-0006749 Support Base
- R-0407011 Bearing Race Remover
- R-0007761 Universal Handle for Pullers and Installers
- S-9407195 Pinion Gear Case Bearing Installer
- T-9804678 Speed Sensor Reluctor Wheel Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Remove the front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) from the front differential
bearing adjuster (2).
Note:
Do not interchange outer and inner races respectively when
re-using tapered roller bearings.
- Remove the front differential bearing race (1) from the front differential
bearing adjuster using the R-0007761 handle (2), R-0407011 remover
(3), and the J-810721 support base (4).
- Remove the ring front wheel speed sensor reluctor wheel (1) using the
6-9607346 puller (2), S-9407195 installer (3), and the T-9804678
remover (4).
- Remove the front differential bearing assemblies (3) using the J-810704
puller (1) and R-0006749 support base (2) .
- Place a mark (3) on the differential and the differential ring gear for
realigning parts during assembly in case both components are reused.
- Remove the front differential ring gear bolts (1) and the front differential
ring gear (2).
- Remove the pinion gear shaft retaining washers (1) and the front differential
pinion gear shaft (2).
- Remove the front differential pinion gears (3) and side gears (4).
- Remove the front differential pinion and side gear thrust washer (5).
Special Tools
J-810721 Axle Shaft Seal Remover Support Base
R-0407011 Bearing Race Remover
R-0407012 Differential Carrier Cone Bearing Cap Driver
R-0007761 Universal Handle for Pullers and ...
Special Tools
R-0007761 Universal Handle for Pullers and Installers
R-0407009 Countershaft Front Bearing Driver
R-0407010 Input Shaft Needle Bearing Puller and Driver
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